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If you are looking for houses for sale in Shaftesbury, or the perfect new home near Gillingham, Midsomer Norton, Shepton Mallet and Salisbury, Bovis Homes has the right deal for you.
Abbey Meadow is an attractive development of three and four bedroom homes, located on the outskirts of the historic market town of Shaftesbury. Be surrounded in beautiful Dorset countryside but be located within the town's ancient rural charm. A range of Primary and Secondary schools are less than 5 miles away.
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Getting around Abbey Meadow offers easy access to the A30 to Salisbury, approximately 21 miles away and to Blandford Forum on the A350 just 13 miles away. Continue south on the A350 and the coastal resort of Poole, is just 28 miles and Bournemouth 32. Buses run regularly from the town centre to many local towns including Gillingham, where you can get train connections to London Waterloo, approximately a two hour trip and Exeter, around an hour. Coaches also run daily to Shaftesbury from London and Heathrow Airports. The nearest airport is 32 miles away at Bournemouth and Bristol Airport is 54.
A trip the shops Shaftesbury is a thriving market town and has a whole range of shops including popular High Street outlets and independent retailers. Less than a mile from your new home you'll find stores offering fashion, books, flowers, wines, gifts and jewellery and there are four supermarkets in Shaftesbury with further choice in nearby Gillingham. The town also hosts weekly markets and regular farmers' markets, featuring local goods and produce. For further choice Salisbury has a variety of shopping centres with more than 50 retailers at the Old George Mall and a range of independent owned shops.
Taking time out Unwind with Shaftesbury's breathtaking views of the Blackmore Vale as depicted in the classic novels of Thomas Hardy. The town's steep and cobbled Gold Hill with its picturesque cottages, found fame in the 1980's with the iconic TV advert for Hovis bread. Gold Hill's museum and the historic Abbey and grounds are popular attractions, with Park Walk located adjacent to the Abbey, giving stunning views overlooking the Vale just a short distance from the town centre. For leisure and entertainment Shaftesbury Arts Centre offers films, professional and amateur plays, photography, arts and crafts. The town has its own Leisure Pool and a choice of restaurants, pubs, bars and cafes.
Education Shaftesbury has two Primary Schools for children aged four to 11 years and a nearby independent preparatory school. Motcombe Primary, just over two miles away, takes pupils up to 11 years. For senior students Shaftesbury School caters for 11 to 18 year olds, as does Gillingham School located five miles away.
Planning for your future Each new Bovis Home at Abbey Meadow is carefully planned for your comfort and convenience. Our stylish and practical properties make maximum use of space to help you get the most from your new home in Shaftesbury. We also take care to match our homes to their location, often using local materials and reflecting nearby architectural features in the designs. The same attention to detail can be seen in the landscaping of our new Bovis homes development in Dorset. Trees are retained wherever possible, new planting is added and open spaces included. Footpaths and cycleways also feature in many cases, to help create a pleasant living environment. Roads may vary in width and with traffic-calming measures and discreet parking often introduced, we aim to make our developments as safe as possible for pedestrians, cyclists and children. Above all we seek to create new homes at Abbey Meadow within welcoming communities where you can enjoy life in a new Bovis property in Shaftesbury to the full.
We give you so much more When it comes to buying a new Bovis home at Abbey Meadow, it pays to find out exactly what's included in the price - because that's the Bovis Homes difference. Unlike many other housebuilders we provide you with a wide range of features at no extra cost making our new homes excellent value for money. Enjoy the benefits of a fully-fitted kitchen complete with integrated appliances, wardrobes in many bedrooms and often an en suite. Whichever new Bovis Home you choose in Dorset you really can be sure you're getting more for your money. And it doesn't stop there. Just before you move in to your new Bovis homes property in Shaftesbury you'll be invited to attend a home demonstration to explain all the features of your new home and shortly after moving in you'll receive a courtesy visit to make sure you are happy with your new home. And for further peace of mind our dedicated customer service team is there to answer any queries you may have.
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Note:Illustrations shown are computer generated impressions and are indicative only. Please see the sales advisor for full details.
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